Compare ICIMS and Top Echelon
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (55.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (77.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $75.00 1 Per User Per Month
ICIMS
Star Rating
(987)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (55.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ICIMS
Top Echelon
Star Rating
(121)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $75.00 1 Per User Per Month
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Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that iCIMS excels in its applicant tracking capabilities, with users praising its user-friendly interface that allows for efficient management of candidates throughout the hiring process. One user highlighted the seamless automation between candidate stages and reference checks, resulting in quick turnaround times that help close offers faster.
- Users say that Top Echelon stands out for its intuitive design and ease of learning. Reviewers appreciate that almost anything they want to do is straightforward, making it accessible for new users. This simplicity is complemented by responsive customer service based in the US, which adds to the overall positive experience.
- According to verified reviews, Top Echelon has a notable advantage in ease of setup, with users reporting a smooth onboarding process. This is reflected in their high ratings for setup and administration, making it a favorable choice for small businesses looking for a quick implementation.
- Reviewers mention that while iCIMS has a robust feature set, it sometimes faces challenges in customization to meet specific workflow needs. Users have noted configuration difficulties, which can hinder the overall experience for some organizations, especially those with unique hiring processes.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Top Echelon's customer support is a significant strength, with long-term users expressing consistent satisfaction with the technical support and commitment to product updates. This reliability is crucial for businesses that depend on timely assistance and ongoing improvements.
- Users report that iCIMS, despite its strengths, has a lower overall satisfaction score compared to Top Echelon, indicating that it may not meet all user expectations as effectively. While it offers strong applicant tracking features, some users feel that the platform could benefit from enhancements in areas like reporting and mobility.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ICIMS
No pricing availableTop Echelon
TE Recruit™ | Standard
Starting at $75.00
1 Per User Per Month
TE Recruit™ Standard is a recruiter-friendly ATS + CRM recruiting platform trusted by recruiting agencies, executive search firms, and SMB staffing teams. It helps recruiters manage candidates, clients, and job orders while streamlining the entire recruiting workflow—from sourcing and outreach to submissions and placements. TE Recruit is known for its ease of use and includes onboarding, training, and support to help teams get up and running quickly.
- Resume Parsing
- Pipeline Management
- Custom Fields and Configuration
Free Trial
ICIMS
No trial information availableTop Echelon
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
866
9.0
98
Ease of Use
8.3
880
9.2
99
Ease of Setup
7.8
534
9.6
28
Ease of Admin
8.1
525
9.4
29
Quality of Support
8.1
804
9.3
94
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
517
9.4
29
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
854
9.5
92
Features by Category
Basics
7.7
120
8.8
39
Feature Not Available
8.8
31
7.8
114
9.2
41
Additional Functionality
7.7
118
8.9
39
7.8
98
9.4
32
6.6
102
8.5
39
Content
7.3
105
8.6
39
7.2
101
9.0
36
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.8
442
|
Verified
9.2
41
7.5
426
|
Verified
8.5
53
8.6
483
|
Verified
9.2
67
Platform
7.9
475
|
Verified
8.2
18
7.6
368
|
Verified
8.1
15
7.4
298
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
487
|
Verified
9.0
25
8.4
480
|
Verified
9.3
26
7.0
374
|
Verified
7.8
19
8.0
485
|
Verified
8.7
18
8.3
494
|
Verified
8.7
19
Platform Functionality
7.8
442
|
Verified
9.2
41
8.4
402
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
426
|
Verified
8.5
53
8.6
483
|
Verified
9.2
67
Agentic AI - Recruiting Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
7.9
475
|
Verified
8.2
18
7.6
368
|
Verified
8.1
15
7.4
298
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
487
|
Verified
9.0
25
8.4
480
|
Verified
9.3
26
7.0
374
|
Verified
7.8
19
8.0
485
|
Verified
8.7
18
8.3
494
|
Verified
8.7
19
Candidate Management
Not enough data
8.5
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
8.7
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
11
Communication
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.8
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
14
Onboarding
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.2
11
Analytics
Not enough data
8.9
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
13
|
Verified
Career pathing
8.1
16
Not enough data
6.4
14
Not enough data
Opportunity matching
7.4
14
Not enough data
7.0
14
Not enough data
Analytics and integrations
7.9
14
Not enough data
7.6
16
Not enough data
8.1
16
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.7
12
Not enough data
Recruitment Platform - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Recruitment AI - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Recruitment Platforms
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Sourcing
7.7
349
8.5
67
7.8
336
9.0
47
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
7.6
284
8.6
60
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
4.5
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
Platform
7.9
475
|
Verified
8.2
18
7.6
368
|
Verified
8.1
15
7.4
298
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
487
|
Verified
9.0
25
8.4
480
|
Verified
9.3
26
7.0
374
|
Verified
7.8
19
8.0
485
|
Verified
8.7
18
8.3
494
|
Verified
8.7
19
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.1
154
Not enough data
8.2
146
Not enough data
8.4
147
Not enough data
7.7
128
Not enough data
8.5
139
Not enough data
8.4
144
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.9
140
Not enough data
6.9
94
Not enough data
7.0
95
Not enough data
8.0
144
Not enough data
8.0
143
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.5
121
Not enough data
7.7
135
Not enough data
7.9
125
Not enough data
Platform
7.9
475
|
Verified
8.2
18
7.6
368
|
Verified
8.1
15
7.4
298
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
487
|
Verified
9.0
25
8.4
480
|
Verified
9.3
26
7.0
374
|
Verified
7.8
19
8.0
485
|
Verified
8.7
18
8.3
494
|
Verified
8.7
19
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.5
426
|
Verified
8.5
53
8.2
319
Not enough data
AI Core Recruiting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Interviewing & Assessment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Job Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Candidate Interaction & Outreach
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Candidate Evaluation & Insights
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
7.6
33
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform Content
6.8
31
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
37
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.5
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform Performance
7.4
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.9
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.2
33
|
Verified
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ICIMS and Top Echelon are categorized as Recruitment Platforms, Candidate Relationship Management, and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Unique Categories
ICIMS is categorized as Talent Marketplace Platforms, Recruiting Automation, Onboarding, Recruitment Marketing, and AI Recruiting
Top Echelon is categorized as Staffing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ICIMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Top Echelon
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Hospital & Health Care
17.2%
Information Technology and Services
6.6%
Staffing and Recruiting
5.5%
Human Resources
4.1%
Higher Education
3.4%
Other
63.2%
Staffing and Recruiting
45.5%
Retail
6.6%
Information Technology and Services
5.0%
Hospital & Health Care
5.0%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Other
33.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is iCIMS software?
1 Comment
JJ
Recruiting and hiring software Read more
What is the best time for a client to use SkillSurvey Reference for a job applicant?
1 Comment
Official Response from iCIMS SkillSurvey Reference
We believe the best practice is to generate a SkillSurvey Reference candidate feedback report on a job applicant after the phone screen and before the...Read more
Does Big Biller work in Firefox and Safari?
2 Comments
Official Response from Top Echelon
Yes. Big Biller works in Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari.Read more
Does Big Biller have a free trial?
2 Comments
Official Response from Top Echelon
Yes. Try the Big Biller Recruiting Software for free. No credit card required.Read more
What is Top Echelon used for?
1 Comment
SP
I use Top Echelon Big Biller as my Applicant Tracking System
I love using Top Echelon.Read more
